San Pasqual defender Frankie Smith upends Grossmont’s Josh Anderson. The Eagles defeated the Foothillers 35-7 after Grossmont had staged a dramatic comeback in the first round to reach the quarterfinals.
— Charlie Neuman

Spectators gather at Fiesta Island in Mission Bay Wednesday afternoon to watch the 67-foot long fin whale towed to the island by lifeguards, finish its journey from Point Loma. After arriving, a necropsy was performed by scientists to determine how ...
— Howard Lipin / San Diego Union-Tribune

Erin Howell's children, 5-year-old Joey and 2-year-old Isabella, enjoy playing with toys that Howell purchased at deep discounts on Black Friday, such as two electronic ride-on vehicles she found last year at Walmart for $25 and $35.
— Sean M. Haffey

Fin whales, such as this one that recently washed ashore in Point Loma, are distinctive for their white bottom lip. They also are known among biologists for being hit by ships -- though no one is sure why. On Wednesday, ...
— John Gastaldo /

Luke Merritt, 3, looks up as Mimi, a Sun Conure sits on his head as his brother Paul, 5, looks on during a visit to Balboa Park on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. Mimi was rescued by San Diego Bird Rescue, ...
— K.C. Alfred